Differential cross sections for scattering of 0. 5-, 1. 5-, and 5. 0-keV oxygen atoms by He, N sub 2 , and O sub 2

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Journal of Geophysical Research; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/JA092iA06p06107· OSTI ID:5993679

Schafer, D A; Newman, J H; Smith, K A; Stebbings, R F ^[1]

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1. Rice Univ., Houston, TX (United States)

This paper reports measurements of absolute scattering cross sections, differential in angle, for collisions of ground state oxygen atoms with He, N{sub 2}, and O{sub 2}. Data are presented for scattering of 0.5-, 1.5-, and 5.0-keV oxygen atome projectiles in the range of laboratory frame angles between 0.06{degree} and 5{degree}. These measurements provide information relevant to calculations of the aeronomic consequences of O{sup +} precipitation in the earth's upper atmosphere.

• OSTI ID: 5993679
• Journal Information: Journal of Geophysical Research; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research; (United States) Vol. 92:A6; ISSN 0148-0227; ISSN JGREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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